Help on an ecological rebuild, restore, recycle construction and art project near Boltenhagen, Germany.

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  Description

  Jochen and friends run an ecological rebuild/restore/recycle construction and art project with garden and orchard. Its on the baltic coast, in an inconspicuous little village 20 km east of Lübeck and 6 km west of Boltenhagen. We invent a new approach or possibility for our building and nature projects almost every day and implement it as soon as possible. Our core competencies/ personal interests are self-sufficient living, sports (yoga, rebounding), back and breathing therapy plus multi-professional craftsmanship as wood- and mason workers, mechanic, restorer, interior- and industrial designer.
  
  We offer a lot of space, fresh fruit, 7 languages ​​(German -Jochen and Polish- Janusz- as mother tongues plus Catalan, English, French, Italian, Spanish), 800 meters to the quiet natural dream beaches - where we swim until october. There is a large canoe available, many bikes (some need help or design), morning yoga and rebounding to join us possibly, as well as trips to Hamburg were we may work and live 2-3 days from time to time in a historic factory building close to the river.
  
  You can become part of this project. You can help shape and follow up the old farmhouse restauration, rebuild and build multipurpose sheds and discover how permaculture works with construction and material. As well trees, shrubs and garden need every help. You can expand your and our knowledge of handling many materials. We prepare mostly vegetarian food together and in the evening we discuss the next day. Sometimes make a bonfire or dance. Work together or show you what to do and accompany you. And when the sun suddenly comes out we'll take a beach break. Every day is new. We see it and we talk about it.
  
  IMPORTANT: We are open to everyone who brings interest and wishes to learn. We look forward to basic knowledge, highly estimated if its more in the described areas.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As introduced above we are interested in sharing our knowledge and abilities with you. Behind material and above we seek and find soul. If you want to join our breathing practice for example, - you'll see different things afterwards.
  
  We are working mainly with wood and metal but also with all other materials that are available in the large material store and workshops. Outside there are natural stones and concrete/clay to work with. There is no such thing as impossible.
  
  For us, it's about -how- you can build something so that it works well and for a long time and brings as much joy as possible. Resource-saving living in a small space has long been a topic and can be viewed and/or used and improved: three construction trailers and a workshop house to live in plus the old farmer’s house with clever innovations.
  
  Also can we show you around in beautiful nature and cultural surroundings, and celebrate life with local friends or our always lovely guests.

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  Help

  We need help with build/rebuild a shed and a wagon (tinyhouse-like), rebuild a kitchen, fruit preserving, develop a veggie garden and compost toilet and things close to this. Mostly all we do is within the permaculture vision. We are looking for open minded vivid people with manual skills, preferably coming from a craft profession or similar.
  
  Carpenters get paid!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Polish: Fluent
  Catalan: Intermediate
  Italian: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We always love to learn and improve every of the above mentioned languages.
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  Accommodation

  You will live in the old farmer's house or on top of the workshop or in a tiny house like wagon. You'll have your private room and share kitchen and bathroom. We will cook minimum once a day together.
  Bicycles are available.

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  What else ...

  In your free time you can swim, learn to surf or kite or do stand-up-paddling next door. You can explore one of the most beautiful coasts in Germany by bike (we provide them) - or simply hike in enchanted forests. The classics of horse riding, golf and tennis are also around the corner.
  Also a city trip to Hamburg where you can stay with us and explore the city can be offered from time to time.
  
  Culturally, the Klützer Winkel offers a wide range of cultural activities in manor houses, castles and churches in the region: art exhibitions, concerts, architectural tours, organic farms to touch, wellness offers, the literature house in Klütz etc.
  
  You'll reach us via plane/train/bus, 100km from Hamburg, direction north/north/east
  
  As free as we are in thinking, we also have small rules: Do not disturb anyone more than necessary and respect the place, the people and what surrounds you.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  behind the pond there is a flat area big enough for a campervan of 6 meters

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  Can possibly accept pets

  A dog is okay if it doesn't bark at every opportunity

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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